PUB TOOLKIT VE DAY 75, PUBS AND SSAFA TEAMS WORKING TOGETHER
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PUB TOOLKIT
VE DAY 75, PUBS AND SSAFA TEAMS
WORKING TOGETHER
Three days of commemorative events will be held across the nation, and
the world, from Friday 8 May - Sunday 10 May. SSAFA were delighted to be
invited by Bruno Peek LVO OBE OPR, Pageantmaster, VE Day 75 to become
the official charity partner for these celebrations. We would like to see all
the SSAFA family taking part, paying tribute whilst also raising money and
awareness of the support we provide to the Armed Forces family.
@VEDay75official
“T
he 75th Anniversary of VE Day in 2020 will
be an opportunity for us all to remember the
enormous sacrifices that were made at home
and abroad and to joyously celebrate as people did 75
years ago, the arrival of peace in Europe.
I am delighted that SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
has accepted my invitation to be our charity partner
for this unique and historic celebration, and we hope
that everyone will take part in the celebrations over the
the three days of the VE Day 75 weekend, paying their
personal tribute to those who gave so much to ensure
we all enjoy the freedom we have today.
To herald the start of the three-days of commemorative
celebrations taking place Friday 8th - Sunday 10th May
2020 The Nation’s Toast will take part at 3pm on the
Bank Holiday Friday at pubs and community venues
across the British Isles.
We hope with the help of our official charity partner
and their valuable team of worthy volunteers and
employees, that the Nation’s Toast to The Heroes of
WW 2 will ring out throughout the nation, with all
raising a glass of their chosen refreshment in tribute
to the the millions at home and abroad that gave so
much to ensure we all enjoy the freedom we have today.
Please join with us in saying ‘To those who gave so
much, we thank you’.THE NATION’S TOAST GET INVOLVED
To enable everyone to take part in the VE Day celebrations,
HM Government announced that Friday 8th May will be deemed as a
Bank Holiday. Whilst there will be events throughout the weekend of the 1 LOCAL PUBS TO HOST TOAST
8 - 10 May 2020, Bruno Peek LVO OBE OPR, the British Beer and Pub Approach all your local pubs, encouraging them to hold
Association and SSAFA are encouraging all the nation’s pubs to host the celebrations and commemorative events over the weekend, including the undertaking of
Nation’s Toast to the Heroes of WW2 at 3pm on Friday 8 May 2020. the Nation’s Toast to the Heroes of WW2, by customers and friends at 3pm on the 8th May,
which is also supported by the British Beer and Pub Association. Further information can
be obtained by going to the VE Day 75 website - www.veday75.org.
FRIDAY 8 MAY (BANK HOLIDAY) The involvement of pubs provides a great fundraising opportunity for SSAFA over the
weekend of 8 - 10 May 2020.
THE NATION’S TOAST TO THE BATTLE’S O’ER
HEROES OF WW2 3.00pm 2 LIST THE TOAST
3.00pm Pipers playing Battle’s O’er and the Pubs should register their Nation’s Toast event on the VE Day 75 website
The Nation’s Toast to the Heroes of specially composed tune VE Day 75 www.veday75.org/listings so that members of the public can take part in their nearest
WW2. in pubs and venues, including the four Nation’s Toast to the Heroes of WW2.
highest peaks in UK. The music for VE Day
The wording for the official
75 composed by Pipe Major Roger Bayes
Nation’s Toast can be obtained from 3 PIPERS IN THE PUB
can be downloaded from:
the download page of the VE Day 75 Encourage local pipers to take part in playing Battle’s O’er and VE Day 75 Years at 3pm on
www.veday75.org/downloads
website: www.veday75.org/downloads 8 May, asking they register their involvement on the VE Day 75 website -
www.veday75.org
A CRY FOR PEACE AROUND THE 4 HOLD YOUR OWN NATION’S TOAST
WORLD
Why not hold a SSAFA branch Nation’s Toast at a local landmark (the more unusual, iconic
6.55pm (local-time)
or awe-inspiring the better!) or venue which has a connection to SSAFA, the war or VE
A Cry for Peace Around the World.
Day, or other locations of your choice. If holding your own Nation’s Toast please remember
Town Criers and members of the local
to register it on the VE Day 75 website: www.veday75.org so that people will be able to
community will be undertaking ‘The
find their local Toast and join you in raising a glass of refreshment of their choice.
Cry’, the first Cry will be from New
Zealand. The wording for the offical IMPORTANT: All those taking part are asked to register their involvement on the VE Day 75
Cry can be downloaded from the VE website - www.veday75.org to enable us to keep in touch, along with informing local, regional
Day 75 website: www.veday75.org and national media of their events nearer the time.
5 FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
FRIDAY 8TH - SUNDAY 10TH MAY Follow, like and tag the official social media channel for VE Day 75 @VEDay75official on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Parties and celebrations will continue throughout the weekend in pubs, village greens,
town squares, clubs, hotels, local community centres and village halls, along with families
celebrating at home. those taking part should register their involvement on the VE DAY 75
website - www.veday75.org
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES
In addition, on Sunday 10th May at 10:30am commemorative services will take place in
The Nation’s Toast and its associated events present a fundraising opportunity for
cathedrals and churches throughout the UK, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man to celebrate
SSAFA and local branches. Whether placing a collection box or bucket in the pubs
the peace we share today and remember those who lost their lives or returned home dreadfully
or encouraging the church to have a retiral collection for SSAFA, there is lots of
wounded. Churches wishing to take part should register their involvement on the
ways to raise vital funds for your branch. For more ideas contact your Regional
VE Day 75 website – www.veday75.org
Fundraising Manager.
Tribute to the Millions & the Last Post- Those planning services will be encouraged to ask a NB. If extra collection boxes are required they can be ordered from the Marketing
representative from their local community to read out the Tribute to the Millions, which can be Hub website.
downloaded from www.veday75.org, and involve a local bugler or trumpeter to play the Last
Post and Reveille.Chief Executive of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
Sir Andrew Gregory:
“I
t is our duty to keep the events of the past alive in collective
memory, including future generations - this is how we ensure
that such a conflict never happens again. It is our hope that the
nation takes a moment to reflect on the significance of this date, as a
milestone that changed the course of history for the whole world.”
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing lifelong
support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year
our team of volunteers and employees helped more than
82,000 people in need, from WW2 veterans to those who have
served in more recent conflicts, and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And
we are here for that person- any time they need us, in any way
they need us, for as long as they need us.
Visit ssafa.org.uk for more information.
Registered as a charity in England and Wales Number 210760 in Scotland Number SCO38056 and in Republic of
Ireland Number 20006082. Established 1885. S462.0919You can also read
